Ranna Sunshine Hours by Month
Sunshine plays a big role in understanding the climate of a city. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Ranna, Hambantota District, Sri Lanka. The numbers reflect climate data gathered over a 30-year period, from 1990 to 2020.
Monthly hours of sunshine
While the amount of sunshine in Ranna changes moderately throughout the year, the annual total remains impressive at around 2572 hours. Expect slightly brighter days in March and a subtle dip in November.
Daily hours of sunshine
Enjoy up to 8.3 hours of daily sun in March, and experience slightly darker atmosphere in November, with about 6.4 hours of daily sunlight.
Ranna vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared
Ranna enjoys an average of 2572 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.
Manchester, UK, experiences just around 1420 hours of sunshine annually.
Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.
Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.
Related Climate Data for Ranna
November, Ranna’s wettest month, receives 83 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 30°C (86°F). During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 31°C (88°F).
For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Ranna Precipitation page.
Ranna Weather by Month
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Ranna 3-Day Forecast
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